McCain-Huckabee Gets a Road Test

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If John McCain has not promised the Republican running-mate slot to Mike Huckabee, it must be on the table. Huckabee is already playing the attack dog for McCain, blasting Mitt Romney as only a sidekick can do.

The McCain-Huckabee team got a tryout today in West Virginia as the two joined forces to block Romney. Huckabee won 18 delegates as McCain backers threw him their support to prevent Romney from capturing the winner-take-all GOP state convention vote.

Whispers that McCain would pick the Baptist preacher and former Arkansas governor are helping ease the concerns of social conservatives, but Huckabee is still not a favorite among economic conservatives.

McCain-Huckabee would be popular with the news media – especially against Hillary Rodham Clinton, who has the worst press relations of anyone still running, and possibly even against Barack Obama, whose fawning coverage might reverse itself at any moment.

 

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  1. Just walked into a near empty post.

    tt

    Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:09 PM

  2. Or it is empty.

    tt

    Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:13 PM

  3. ha, come right in and have a seat tiptoe, just opened this room. sheila is making canapes

    Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:15 PM

  4. Thank yee, Craig!

    tt

    Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:15 PM

  5. i would help, but still can't move the leg

    Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:16 PM

  6. I feel the excitement. It's like static electricity. With bated breath, sitting on the edge of this seat.

    Oh the suspense.

    tt

    Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:17 PM

  7. Oh so sorry that it's not great yet!

    tt

    Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:18 PM

  8. Craig: Where can we expect to see you tonight? I may have missed earlier discussions about that.

    Posted by: GAKaren Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:19 PM

  9. GAK, excellent question.

    Craig?

    tt

    Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:20 PM

  10. Craig,

    Do you have any insiders take on just why the coverage of Hillary Clinton is so negative. It has gotten to the stage where you have to believe that the MSM has become campaign chairpersons for Obama.

    Posted by: Jamie | February 5, 2008 5:20 PM

  11. Again I am around during the early blogging in a new Craig Crawford trail mix!

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:21 PM

  12. Craig-
    No appearances for you tonite on MSNBC? Whatsup?
    BTW, I drove Democratics to the polls since 6:30 AM and if I was a pollster with a survey of 42, HRC wins Calif in a landslide!

    Posted by: Gidget Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:21 PM


  13. Any surprizes today? Huckabee and McCain aren't one.

    Posted by: truebeliever Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:24 PM

  14. I'm off for sick leave, folks. After getting cast off, doc said the ligaments need more time off road. So these days i am a couch potato at home, instead of on camera.

    Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:25 PM

  15. I don't understand the hatred of Hillary by the press. I just don't. If this continues they press will try to derail her even if she gets the Democratic nomination. What the hell is going on?

    I was saying in the other thread that I was so fed up with Barack Obama and his free ride media love fest, that I can't conceive of myself voting for him.

    Interesting take on McCain/Huckabee. You are so spot on Craig. Huckabee would shore up the religious right that McCain will want in the general election voting. I am starting to doubt that this really will be a democratic year.


    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:26 PM

  16. Craig, take a load off and let that baby heal. We're always here with ya.

    tt

    Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:26 PM

  17. Craig-
    You're an important voice of reason...MSNBC should bring the camera to you!

    Posted by: Gidget Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:27 PM

  18. Hey, how about that new fangled device....the radio?

    tt

    Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:27 PM

  19. "Craig,Do you have any insiders take on just why the coverage of Hillary Clinton is so negative." -- Posted by: Jamie

    i've already attributed it to mental illness, jamie -- that's about the best i can do

    Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:28 PM

  20. tabi
    referring to comment in previous thread
    http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2008/02/washington-wins-again.html#comment-27306

    Sounded like a rough time voting also sounded very busy .

    Jack

    Posted by: whskyjack | February 5, 2008 5:28 PM

  21. Oh how funny Gidget.. I was just thinking that MSNBC should set up a mini-link from Craig's home (I am sure it's presentable :-)

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:30 PM

  22. Craig can, and has been known to, do it from bed.

    tt

    Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:31 PM

  23. McCain -Hucksterbee

    "Get off my lawn-Just kidding!"


    McCain would need a food tester and have to bar Chuck Norris from any Whitehouse events.


    Posted by: Katherine Graham Cracker | February 5, 2008 5:32 PM

  24. tt,
    I don;t even want to know about that camera!!

    Posted by: zoey Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:32 PM

  25. Oh, zoey, it was the phone.

    tt

    Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:33 PM

  26. well, CQ is planning to get a camera over here soon, we'll try to put something worthy together

    Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:33 PM

  27. From the Last Thread...

    To Warren.

    Understanding that it is passion for our candidate rather than hate that drives us.

    But you guys keep reminding me about blind partisanship and a willingness to make callous and demeaning remarks about anyone who disagrees with you.

    This is why I support Obama - you guys make the case for me!

    Posted by: warren | February 5, 2008 4:11 PM


    Warren, I believe most of us who support Obama are staying thin on this Blog because of all the passion and high spirits from the Clinton people.

    Remember this one thing. And please all you Newbies remember too.

    Membership here is free. Just because Clinton and Obama are in campaign doesn't mean that you can burn the bridges here.

    The Campaign is going to end...but are you going to be bitter or are you going to be able to shake hands.

    There are A LOT of misunderstanding on this blog right now. There are A LOT of CLinton people and some trolls who don't believe they are making bad remarks. But they are.

    There are A LOT of Obama who are coming on here just to hit back and defend. There are A LOT of Trolls using Obama to make you guys mad.

    AND we are all falling for it.

    This is why you don't see the Obama regulars on here right now and most of the day.

    WE are trying to preserve our place here on the blog.

    So Warren, WE WELCOME you. Please understand that everything you have said, has bee said and we would love to have a conversation with you.

    Be nice about Senator Clinton and rise above the ones that are wanting a fight in the first place. Usually they are just wanting to spare and not have and understanding.

    You will see me in the late hours and in the early morning hours. Now I won't tell you lies about Obama.


    Posted by: Sheila Stone | February 5, 2008 5:24 PM

    Sorry!

    ""You will see me in the late hours and in the early morning hours. Now I won't tell you lies about Obama."""

    I made mistake here in this statement.

    What I meant to say was, "I won't tell you lies about OBama and I won't slam Senator Clinton either."


    Posted by: Sheila Stone | February 5, 2008 5:31 PM

    Posted by: Sheila Stone Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:34 PM

  28. Wow, we are getting a lot of snow. I think I will take a snow day tomorrow. Bring on the libations.

    Posted by: zoey Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:34 PM

  29. IMO, #1 campaign chairperson for BHO is Joe Scarborough.

    Scarborough for Obama.....really???

    That should be a clue for everyone who is wondering(to quote EuroTom), "What the hell is going on?"

    IMO, republicans do not want Clinton as their opposition in Nov. If Clinton is the dem nominee, then dems take the white house!!


    Posted by: LushIsLinda Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:35 PM

  30. Craig!

    Happy to make Canapes.

    I've been thinking little bite sized Tostadas. I have a raspberry and bree mini blintz' that are to die for. How about some tenderloin and horseradish sauce on toast point. ;0)

    Posted by: Sheila Stone Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:36 PM

  31. Really Craig? Hooray!

    What channel.....a CSPAN?

    tt

    Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:36 PM

  32. good for you, zoey. every day is snow day for me this week. how's your ankle?

    Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:37 PM

  33. oh, sheila -- tenderloin and horeadish thumb bits, YES!!!!

    Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:39 PM

  34. GAKaren:

    I think the potential of an Obama presidency is not that congress will magically roll over for no good reason - but rather that he will garner support from all aisles and create a new American Majority. I think this was foreshadowed by the 2006 elections where many "non-traditional" candidates were successful.

    In other words, Obama will articulate what needs to change - and the American people will make it happen. Congress will have no choice but to fall in line.

    Also - it is not about rolling over. It is making progress on points most Americans agree on:

    -We should get out of Iraq and engage in a more intelligent and sophisticated foreign policy - that creates allies rather than enemies.

    -That healthcare should be reformed and it should be more affordable and accessible

    -That we can do more to help Americans that are struggling in this economy through no fault of their own.

    Posted by: warren | February 5, 2008 5:39 PM

  35. Craig so sorry,

    Although sitting on the coach today is perfect. I wold rather know you are going to be on tonight or early tomorrow.....to bad. I always look forward to you, my friend.

    Posted by: Sheila Stone Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:40 PM

  36. LOLOL Better than Duck Liver!

    Posted by: Sheila Stone Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:40 PM

  37. Craig,
    It is better but I am still wearing a brace so I don't turn it. I am also using a cane especially when it is slick out. I keep it propped up when at home and try to rest it frequently while still trying to build the muscles of my leg back up. I find if I try to make myself walk correctly, instead of limping, it doesn't hurt as much at the end of the day. I sure will be glad when Spring gets here so I don't have to be so careful when I walk.

    I hope you can get out of that boot soon. I really hated mine and never could walk with it on.

    Posted by: zoey Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:42 PM

  38. LOL Craig, I meant to write "Couch" not Coach....lol

    Posted by: Sheila Stone Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:48 PM

  39. Off topic post....but it might be safe for today. LOL! We have a meeting at work tonight to discuss the bankruptcy filing from last Friday. We have been told that it won't affect us at all. We'll see what they have to say tonight.

    Posted by: Corey Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:48 PM

  40. Sheila

    One last chance to get me in the colunm for your guy. I'm going to the polls when the wife gets home. Right now it looks as if I will flip a coin.
    heads or tails

    (now there are several punch lines for a bad joke or two)
    I see good points and bad in both.

    So here is your chance I'm in Missouri with a dead even tie so my vote counts

    i welcome any other attempts as well

    except Edwards with his stupid comments on the eve of the New Hampshire primary, I lost what little respect I had for him.

    Jack

    Posted by: whskyjack | February 5, 2008 5:50 PM

  41. glad you're progressing, zoey. boot not fun but better than the cast. at least i can scratch my foot whenever i want -- ah, the little things

    Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:51 PM

  42. Corey....shoot. Who are you with?

    I've seen several ways the handle it. My brother seemed to have been in two bankruptcies in four years with companies he worked for.

    One time the company kept him on and laid off many, just to outsourse the company, finally to China. The other time, they gave everyone severance and unemployment with partial paymen of tuition for college. He got training for another trade at that point.

    I hope yours is just as good in the long run. Good wishes to you.

    Posted by: Sheila Stone Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:53 PM

  43. MSNBC says:

    "Super Tuesday vote on the wild side
    Convoluted delegate process likely means no clear leader for Dems"

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23016301/

    tt

    Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:53 PM

  44. I worked for Johnson Controls , but my plant got contracted out to Plastech last May. It's complicated. I am considered a Plastech employee , but everything that leaves our building has Johnson Controls name on it. Figure that one out! I don't claim either company as my employer. I just say that I work at Southview , which is the name of the building I work at.

    Posted by: Corey Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 5:57 PM

  45. Jack My Dear,

    I am not going to try to pin you with issues. From the first, I've known that these two, who were much together on many possitions in the Senate would be much together in the way they wanted to run a government.

    The one point I have always know about Obama and the one point that is VERY DEAR in my heart is Inclusion and Bipartisanship. In order for our country to heal, we have to have the two points that made us SO GREAT for so many years.

    I honestly think Inclusion, team work, and bipartisanship is possible now and the time is ripe. Both sides want it too.

    But I honestly believe it will take a very special forcce to do it. And that is why I have been so staunchly for Obama. It takes a special person with just the right attitude at the right time.

    Other than that, I KNOW we have the best of the best in the Democratic party that will circle the wagons that "GIT ER DONE"

    But the whole country has untified.

    Posted by: Sheila Stone Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:00 PM

  46. O have to run for a bit. back later!

    Posted by: Sheila Stone Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:02 PM

  47. Corey,

    I'm in the same boat as you. My company went Chaper 11 the week before last. Now we are waiting for the accountants & lawyers to start dictating how this is going to go. This is the second largest printing company in North America, 32,000 employees 120 plants around the world. Stock went to 14 cents froma 52 week high of 14 bucks. Hang in there, that's what I'm doing.

    Posted by: Bowmanc | February 5, 2008 6:06 PM

  48. hey...MSNBC actually has a pretty good lineup tonight :)

    this is so exciting!!

    popcorn, anyone??

    Posted by: LushIsLinda Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:08 PM

  49. This is so exciting. Better even than the Pats-Colts game in Week 9!! I need to have TOTAL focus at moments like this.

    So, if y'all will excuse me, I'm going to go shave my entire body, lie prone in front of my TV set and start chanting.

    I might check in later as results roll in. Bye.

    Posted by: LardassLiberal Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:11 PM

  50. LL-
    You caught KO's intro for tonite? With the music, the photos, and KO using an "announcer" voice, I thought I was watching the beginning of the Oscars!

    Posted by: Gidget Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:12 PM

  51. Thanks
    Sheila

    Some time in the next day or so I am going to post a comment on the positives I see. There are things I like about both of them( heck there are things I like about McCain Romney and Huckabee) I will try to keep positive no whining complaints. Though the lord knows they both irritate me at times but then I'm looking for a president not the perfect lover.

    Jack

    Posted by: whskyjack | February 5, 2008 6:20 PM

  52. Don't you just love it, WVA goes for Huckie. Let the games begin. Backdoor politics!!

    Posted by: vadaryl Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:21 PM

  53. This is driving Hannity and crew nuts.

    Posted by: vadaryl Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:21 PM

  54. 35 more minutes and the fun begins.

    Posted by: vadaryl Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:23 PM

  55. I am back in for the duration...LushlsLiinda, I can recommend a fine wine to go with the popcorn.

    Craig, I hope someone is waiting on you --

    Just think, the repugs can have a flat brain and a soon- to-be flatliner.


    Our caucus was busy all day..my area is mostly white retirees and Hispanics. Again, I did not participate, but I observed from my parked car. Only Hillary signs outside the caucus and they were brought by middle age and friendly Hispanic men. : ) I was surprised how busy it was as the morning newspaper stated low turnout was expected. The paper also feautured a student poll from NMSU that put BO ahead. I think that only increased the turnout of the white, retiree crowd. They usually vote early and have the time to vote. And based on my in-laws in Phoenix (who voted early), they went for HRC. I know New Mexico is not that important to the whole this year, but it will be fun to see which way the state goes and how that influences BR.

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:31 PM

  56. Just in on Faux news...John Mellencamp wants McCain to stop playing his songs at rallys.

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:33 PM

  57. Mellencamp said before that his song his not aboutn what they percieve it to be about. McCain should read the lyrics to the song!

    Posted by: Corey Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:40 PM

  58. I noticed all that Kennedy hair on the stage in the Opralamanedy rally in California. Tons of hair...makes want to get my hair cut like Mrs. Scientology (I really do like Katies new do). I no longer want hair like Anne Coulter's. The super blondes at the Super Bowl actually flung their hair to the front of their face like they were on a photo shoot everytime the cameras were on them. Geez...I think Tom Petty was the best blonde at the Super Bowl...his is above his shoulders. Yep, gonna get a hair cut. But, not shave my head like Britiney....besides I think someone in rehab told her to do that to avoid the hair follicle drug test.

    Okay...passing time here...I am nervous, anxious.

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:42 PM

  59. To Warren:

    I am sorry I called you those names. I was just trying to get your attention. I hope it worked. That was my reason and only my reason/ Again I hope it worked.

    yo soy Horsedooty!

    Posted by: Horsedooty! | February 5, 2008 6:44 PM

  60. John Edwards gets mentioned on the "postsecret" site(second secret from the top).

    http://postsecret.blogspot.com/

    Posted by: LushIsLinda Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 6:50 PM

  61. music for tonite from the byrds
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AZVX03w51Q

    Jack

    Posted by: whskyjack | February 5, 2008 6:52 PM

  62. for you that just gotta have them exit polls.

    http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/

    Jack

    Posted by: whskyjack | February 5, 2008 6:55 PM

  63. Of course one of the greatest things about this election is us. The American people voting, volunteering and blogging because they are really invested in the process this year. It has been and continues to be historical.

    The American people spoke loud in 2006. They thought they were sending a clear message to Washington to end the Iraq war. We got the surge. Instead of being discouraged - they are speaking even louder this year.

    This could be Bush's legacy. He screwed up so bad that America was jolted from our complacency.

    My hope is also that good will also come from the war in Iraq. Despite all the tragic consequences - one of them is that we have a real stake in the Middle East. We always did - but this war has brought it home. The region is now front and center as opposed to one of those issues we need to get around to. I hope that the next President can make significant process on the Middle East Peace Process.

    Posted by: warren | February 5, 2008 7:01 PM

  64. `So I see that CNN has projected Obama the winner of the Georgia primary.

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:03 PM

  65. Evening folks, I see MSNBC is projecting Obama in GA. Yee Haw

    Posted by: Brian In NYC Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:05 PM

  66. Here's a thought.

    Obama - President

    Bill - Sec. of State

    Hill - getting historical legislation passed on the Senate floor.

    Posted by: warren | February 5, 2008 7:06 PM

  67. Jack,

    thanks for asking! AND great song. I never knew the Byrds had something like that. ;0)

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:06 PM

  68. "I see MSNBC is projecting Obama in GA."
    with a big white vote too. Good sign

    Posted by: Rezdog Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:08 PM

  69. Ah, Barack gets 43% of the white vote in Georgia. Not bad, eh?

    Posted by: alpha1906 Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:09 PM

  70. I'm not going to fight with the Obama supporters anymore. I WILL vote my conscience regardless of party.

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:09 PM

  71. Warren

    Great sentiment! Lets hope The Next President will end the war responcibly and finally allow the Iraqis to use their own natural resourses to pick themselves up off their knees.

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:10 PM

  72. Euro Tom,

    I would want you to vote conscience! Don't feel threatened for heavens sake, We are all the same party. ;0)

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:12 PM

  73. You notice none of them are saying that a Clinton loss would be proof of just how much damage dishonest media coverage can do, and we should all be worried about our democracy.

    Obama is a good man, but what if he weren't?

    Posted by: Jamie | February 5, 2008 7:12 PM

  74. Brian! I am here buddy!

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:12 PM

  75. Pat Buchanon said Barack could be "bad news" for the Republicans.

    I take his word over Coulture's and Limbaugh's.

    Posted by: warren | February 5, 2008 7:14 PM

  76. I just don't like the guy at all, so of course it bothers me. If he gets the nomination, I will continue to believe that the lesser candidate won. I still believe in Hillary and think she can win this. If not, congratulations to Barack and move on.

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:15 PM

  77. I can't answer that Jamie,

    There comes a time when you have to have faith. Much of the country had no reason to trust Bush and yet they did.

    No one had any reason to Trust Bill Clinton and yet they did.

    most of our Presidents have been great human beings. One Bad Apple is not the quality of all.

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:15 PM

  78. A small typo... I mean to say if he wins the nomination, "congratulations to barack and *I* will move on."

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:16 PM

  79. Sheila: we need to get a Marshall-type plan over there. Which will need significant international cooperation.

    Bill Richardson will have a donor conference.

    Prosperity often leads to peace.

    Posted by: warren | February 5, 2008 7:17 PM

  80. Great sentiment Tom. Its still early.

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:17 PM

  81. This is my fav part...exit polls. No one know until the vote count is in...look at 2000...oh...

    I really do not expect a landslide on either side tonight. And I do think the dem race will be decided by super delegates. CNN's John King was trying to explain the California delegate thing with some nifty hand tools...look like a board game, but I am still am so lost on how the primary vote goes in Calif.

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:18 PM

  82. EuroTim:

    Why don't you like the guy...you hardly know him. Have you read his book?

    Posted by: warren | February 5, 2008 7:19 PM

  83. I have to go to sleep soon. It's after 1 am here.... so I'll rise to my sense of doom and gloom in the morning... Good night.

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:19 PM

  84. In this rather rarefied atmosphere we go hammer and tongs over the issues. Even when we disagree, we care about the state of the Ship of State.

    The majority of people simply believe what their TVs tell them to believe. I find that truly frightening and think that a little soul searching is in order for the likes of Matthews and MoJo as individuals and MSNBC as an entity. They should all be deeply ashamed of themselves.

    Posted by: Jamie | February 5, 2008 7:19 PM

  85. The way the vote broke in GA is very promising. Hey Sheila. Put on your happy face I think we're in for a good night.

    Posted by: Brian In NYC Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:19 PM

  86. Warren,

    I believe that a complete revisit of the "PLAN" and finally listening to the commanders and giving the Iraqis cause to become the commanders of their own fate will do more in a month, than what that presidential failure has allowed in 7 years.

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:20 PM

  87. Guys...If you haven't checked out CNN coverage yet you just have to. Best part is Uncle Wolf Blitzer's "Don't Touch Me There" hi-tech map of the U.S.

    Child: "Mommy, Mommy...Uncle Wolf just tickled my caucus states!!"

    Concerned Mom: "Are you sure, honey? If you are...we can call the police right now."


    Posted by: LardassLiberal Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:21 PM

  88. Sweet dreams, ET...

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:21 PM

  89. I agree wino that I don't like all these exit polls. Save that shit for tomorrow and talk about the issues.

    Posted by: warren | February 5, 2008 7:21 PM

  90. That's it... no one hardly knows him and yet these celebrities have been falling all over themselves to endorse the guy. What is Hillary? the anti-Christ? I know the press manipulates public thought, but I believed that actors and other politicians would be a bit more savvy. I feel that the MSM has been trying to create a "coronation" atmosphere here and so far besides a stunning 2004 speech, I am at a loss to understand why anyone would be so dizzy with glee over him... These are my honest feelings, and like them or not, I am telling what I think.

    Thanks.

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:22 PM

  91. Warren,

    I'm one of the other hard line anti Obama people in here. I neither like nor trust him. Not because I think he is bad (I knew George Bush was very, very bad for the country and said so in 2000), but because I don't think he is ready for the job.

    Fortunately, ignorance can be corrected, but it is not time in our history for the amateur hour. If he does end up President, I sincerely hope he gets a lot of help and is a fast learner.

    Posted by: Jamie | February 5, 2008 7:23 PM

  92. 45% of the white in vote in GA, outstanding!

    Posted by: Brian In NYC Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:24 PM

  93. ET...I don't want you to have nightmares.

    BONBC is just trying to line themselves up like Faux News of the left now that Rupert owns CNN, too. We have to remember all of the networks have a movie studio arm...sad, but true.

    Maybe we should all remember Chayefsky's NETWORK.

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:25 PM

  94. Sheila: Plus the fact that the Iraqi govt will be able to work with the US President without being villanized by the Iraqi people. Bush burned his bridges in the region long ago and has done little to replace them.

    The fact that there will be a clear statement that we are leaving and do not intend to continue the Bush empire will do wonders as well.

    Posted by: warren | February 5, 2008 7:26 PM

  95. You probably said it better than I did Jamie... so ditto on that. I am still banking on a Hillary win. Where I am sure you and I veer off the chosen path, is that I will vote another party if Hillary doesn't win. I didn't feel that way til today... a bit too much gloating and "nyah nyah nyah" for my test :-)

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:26 PM

  96. that should have been "for my TASTE" not my "test"... God I am tired. bye now

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:27 PM

  97. Jaime:

    Your hope will be realized. Plus - he will be surrounded by many of the people you saw up on the stage during the primary season.

    The administration and the President make the policy - and then the President makes it happen.

    Posted by: warren | February 5, 2008 7:29 PM

  98. Brain in NYC

    More men in GA voted for HRC than BO per one exit poll.

    I noticed one post had BHO...are we allowed to use his middle initial now?...I did not want to bring attention to his middle name as some suggested this wasn't the right thing to do. Which amazes me when a "Dubya" is sitting in the White House.

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:30 PM

  99. I still really, really want Hillary and will watch tonight closely. It deeply angers me if the sheeple (not you guys) can be led around by corporate dishonesty and makes me fear for the country. If they were willing to lie about this, what else might they be willing to lie about if it was for the corporate good as opposed to what is good for the nation?

    Posted by: Jamie | February 5, 2008 7:32 PM

  100. Blondewino,

    The rest of us spend as much time as possible saying Barack Hussein Obama. It should not be a shameful point of contention. Say it all you want. ;0)

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:33 PM

  101. Jamie it sounds like you're getting ready to go fetal again like you did after Iowa.

    Posted by: Brian In NYC Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:35 PM

  102. What happened to Run , Al , Run?

    Posted by: Corey Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:35 PM

  103. Jamie,

    Still too early to get upset. Everything will be OK no matter what. We can't go anywhere but up!

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:35 PM

  104. jamie

    Please research JW's "Lost Boys". Your questions will be answered.

    Posted by: GORDO | February 5, 2008 7:35 PM

  105. Corey,

    If he was going to run, he'd a HEARD ME!!!! ;0)

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:36 PM

  106. It ain't over til it's over.

    Posted by: Corey Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:38 PM

  107. Don't think MSNBC is thinking straight. If Obama wins (in November) what will they do?

    MSNBC grew their audience by bashing the day-lights out of BUSH. Will they turn on their favored son, Obama? Or will they just continue making shows based on picking on FOX? Maybe they are banking on a McCain win, which would give them at least 4 more years of content.

    I guess when you are in last, you do anything.

    Posted by: EmptyTalkingBigHead | February 5, 2008 7:39 PM

  108. To Jamie and everyone on this board -- be strong, no matter how "euphoric" you might eventually feel about Obama winning or "upset" you might feel about Hillary losing.

    Fact is, either way...the onslaught has not yet begun. We all remember feeling euphoric back in 1992 as Clinton surged toward general-election victory, and I think we all remember the incredible feeling of optimism Inauguration Day in 1993. So we've all been there, done that.

    Do not lose sight of the real foe: GOP Attack Machine not just in the general election, but post-Inauguration...that can absolutely ruin a presidency, even if it's one as hopeful and exciting as an Obama or Hillary presidency.

    Be strong. The worst is yet to come.

    Posted by: LardassLiberal Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:39 PM

  109. Jamie

    I wish I wasn't so cynical...because I do believe it is not what is good for the nation that any of these candidates want. (even HRC) It is about the benefits of their cronies. It is the reason I want HRC as I have seen who benefits from a Clinton presidency and I approve that message. The world has a ton more respect for us then. Our economy was better...I just worry about Oprah. When she tired of the young people in the US (too spoiled -- all they want is a free IPODs from me), she turned to Africa and ran into the some problems there with her school. So, she came running back to the US to support her Senator after she had sat on her political hands for years.

    Maybe the lesser of evils...but it is the way I feel and no Tweety or Tucker is going to sway me.

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:40 PM

  110. As abbreviations go BHO is better than BO.

    Sheila, The way those job figures looked this morning, there is still a lot more down to come. The destruction Bush has done to this country could take more than a generation to repair if we are lucky.

    Another person being interviewed praising Obama's "Message" from the guy who defeated him in his first run in Illinois. More rainbows and butterflies.

    Posted by: Jamie | February 5, 2008 7:42 PM

  111. Oprah is full of herself.

    I still want an IPOD from her.

    Posted by: EmptyTalkingBigHead | February 5, 2008 7:44 PM

  112. Lardass: that is why I have been in here keeping everyone on their toes!

    There is no time to be patting each other on the backs. We need to be ready either way.

    Posted by: warren | February 5, 2008 7:44 PM

  113. Jamie,
    "Do you have any insiders take on just why the coverage of Hillary Clinton is so negative"

    It's because she's SATAN!

    ;)

    Posted by: dnd | February 5, 2008 7:44 PM

  114. Jamie My Old friend.

    You and I know its going to be AT LEAST the next generation that will have to endure. We also know that it will take all the best heads to even START getting us out of this mess.

    But what we also know is that Americans always put our noses to the grind stone when it comes to good hard work. We've been there before and our children will have to learn too.

    But on that, We Shall Over Come Someday.

    The first day of a long journey will be January of 2008.

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:46 PM

  115. oh dnd

    The daughter of Satan maybe, but you know so little about Satan. Now, Jack Black knows about Satan.

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:46 PM

  116. Shelia's canapes sound good. Me, a bag of chcharrones, a bottle of tobasco and a six pack of bud...

    Posted by: dnd | February 5, 2008 7:46 PM

  117. DND......Does that stand for......Church Lady?!

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:47 PM

  118. Warren...

    "A Tree, A Rock, A Cloud".

    Republicans will turn that into....

    "A Land Deal, A Law Firm, A Blue Dress"

    No matter who is the nominee. Just watch. I watched it happen from the front row in the 1990s.

    Posted by: LardassLiberal Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:47 PM

  119. LOLOL That's January 2009! lol

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:48 PM

  120. Here's what Obama's singing tonight:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Thls_tMuFkc

    Posted by: dnd | February 5, 2008 7:49 PM

  121. (oh. obscure tree rock cloud reference. that was the title of Maya Angelou's beautiful poem at the 1993 inaugural, in case anyone forgot.)

    Posted by: LardassLiberal Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:49 PM

  122. dnd

    have you had Boulder Canyno potato chips (they were on sale at Albertsons this wee?? Yumm...drawing of the Flatirons on them....we have some killer mountains like that in Las Cruces...the Organ Mts.

    They good good with a Shiraz.

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:49 PM

  123. Going at to watch at a party. Good luck to all.

    Thank you and good night.

    Posted by: warren | February 5, 2008 7:49 PM

  124. well dnd honey baby!

    I am on my way back to the land of Chicharrones on Thursday. I'll warm some up and crunch away! YUM!

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:49 PM

  125. Warren

    Don't drink and drive..have fun.

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:51 PM

  126. Night Warren!

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:52 PM

  127. Blonde wino,
    Oh yeah, those Boulder Canyon chips are good.

    BTW, your weather forecast earlier this week has unfortunately come true. Bad tornado day in the south.

    Posted by: dnd | February 5, 2008 7:53 PM

  128. Corey...Plastech dominating the news here...Toledo Chrysler plant idled...Dana's small supplier facility lost second shift...Jeep Wrangler sales will drop off the charts if the deal isn't fixed in 30 days...we have a Plastech plant here where I live but not much at all in the local paper....
    Good luck, it's stressful, but all working people can do is go with the flow and see what shakes out...Plastech's website is just full of flowery bragging about how prosperous they are...no word at all about Chapter 11 procedings....

    Posted by: Dexter Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:53 PM

  129. WOW...Could Huckabee pull out Georgia?

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:53 PM

  130. Jamie,
    I know how you feel. This was our chance. The time was right. Then out of the blue, some nobody comes in and sells himself as the next coming of Christ. But he does it by being in tune with the internet, the social structure of on-line communities, that few people with real lives/ careers really understand. Additionally, the warped MSM had a love fest with the guy.

    Obama is the equivalent to "it's not your father's Oldsmobile"

    there is still hope...it's not over....
    Lots of loyalty those people the Clinton helped out have. I'd be pissed for the lack of support. I guess color, for them, is more important then deeds.

    Posted by: EmptyTalkingBigHead | February 5, 2008 7:54 PM

  131. Sheila re: our phone conversation, McCain might not have a choice regarding Huckabee, aint life delicious!

    Posted by: Brian In NYC Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:54 PM

  132. Unintentional humor: The Republicans are having a three way tonight!


    So why aren't they smiling?

    Posted by: Jamie | February 5, 2008 7:54 PM

  133. Hey EmptyTalkingBigHead...if you teamed up with someone named LardassLiberal...we could be the next Democrat Godzilla monster: Giant head, no waist, big ass.

    Watch out Republicans! And power lines!

    Posted by: LardassLiberal Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:56 PM

  134. It would be delicious for us DEMS. We want a McCain/Huckabee ticket! YEE HAW!

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:56 PM

  135. Chrysler and Plastech reconciled today.

    Posted by: Corey Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 7:57 PM

  136. LaLi

    You're supposed to make them guess about the reference for entertainment. If anyone didn't recognize the reference, it is "Still I Rise"

    http://www.kalimunro.com/still_I_rise.html

    Posted by: Jamie | February 5, 2008 7:58 PM

  137. Anybody seen the "Yes We Can" vid?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY

    Posted by: dnd | February 5, 2008 7:59 PM

  138. I did dnd,

    And its brilliant and inspiring. best use of a speech I've seen in a long time. ;0)

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:00 PM

  139. Jamie...sorry for spoiling the fun. I was just trying to rush emergency medication to you, because I was worried bout you. :)

    Posted by: LardassLiberal Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:00 PM

  140. Real change would be a promise of fresh faces in the Cabinet, yet Obama can't promise that, because he knows it would make folks uneasy, so he says he will seek advice from oldtimers, which means no change at all.

    I was a longtime subscriber to The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. It's a very readable magazine ; it's the one with the clock that moves closer to midnight and back to the "quarter-'til" slot depending on the potential of a nuclear war.
    With McCain in High Office at 1600, the damn clock will be stuck at 11:59 all the time.
    Do people realize how dangerous it will be to have a deranged creep like him in charge of The Bomb?
    Now we all know Congress will never try to stop a president no matter how insane the act may be (witness Shock and Awe).

    Posted by: Dexter Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:01 PM

  141. Yes, I am voting for Lenny Kravitz
    (as a write in)

    Posted by: EmptyTalkingBigHead | February 5, 2008 8:01 PM

  142. Will be stunning if Romney wins CA.

    Posted by: Brian In NYC Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:02 PM

  143. ROTFLMAO @ "Giant head, no waist, big ass."

    Posted by: LushIsLinda Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:03 PM

  144. Lali

    She got Oklahoma. I don't have to start sobbing yet.

    Posted by: Jamie | February 5, 2008 8:04 PM

  145. Brian, I just don't see it for Romney and California.

    For Romney, I see the mountain states as his real base.

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:04 PM

  146. SO THAT'S WHO CLOVERFIELD IS!!!

    The Lardass Liberal / EMTTALKBigHead MONSTER !!!!

    Posted by: Dexter Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:04 PM

  147. DND and Sheila...you both need to go up-post and click on the parody of the "Yes We Can" video starring Tyra Banks. Just search "tyra" and you'll find it.

    It's just a spoof, but it does suggest how shallow "celebrity support" really is in the end.

    Where will Scarlett Johansonn (sp?) be when the going really gets tough for Obama in the White House? Oh...she'll be on a shoot somewhere.

    That's why I don't really get too inspired by stuff like that. It's the same kind of thing that could have been pumped right out of Reni Liefenstahl Studios, and doesn't do much for constructive debate.

    Posted by: LardassLiberal Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:04 PM

  148. Jamie,

    it is REALLY too early to be upset.

    Discuss the repubs, it tends to make me feel better!

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:05 PM

  149. I said on the earlier post that I was hoping for a convention decision for Democrats this year. I said over a year ago that I wanted a deadlocked convention here on this blog. Then, the possibility of Al Gore becoming a candidate is real. Re-elect Al Gore!

    Posted by: eprof2 | February 5, 2008 8:05 PM

  150. be concerned: it's 5 minutes to midnight:

    http://www.thebulletin.org/minutes-to-midnight/

    Posted by: Dexter Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:07 PM

  151. Tenn. in the Clinton column

    Posted by: Katherine Graham Cracker | February 5, 2008 8:08 PM

  152. Michelle Obama (as first lady) makes Hillary (as first lady)look like a wimp.

    MO is the "Cheney" in all of this.

    Posted by: EmptyTalkingBigHead | February 5, 2008 8:08 PM

  153. Here's link again if you can't find it. Need to click, read intro, then start video.

    http://gawker.com/5002847/tyra-banks-helps-deflate-obama-video

    Posted by: LardassLiberal Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:08 PM

  154. LOL EPROF....If Only.... ;0)

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:09 PM

  155. While we're all praying for our favorite candidate tonight (ok Richardson doesn't have a prayer), let's all pray for those folks in the south that are being hit with those tornado's.

    Posted by: dnd | February 5, 2008 8:09 PM

  156. Lardass,

    I saw that vid with Tyra and thought I was so cute! I really could care less about all thecelebs.....and I just don't know most of them. It was how it was made that inpressed me.

    And of course the words.

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:10 PM

  157. Tyra could run this country. She rocks!

    Posted by: EmptyTalkingBigHead | February 5, 2008 8:11 PM

  158. The Tyra video was on the previous thread

    http://gawker.com/5002847/tyra-banks-helps-deflate-obama-video

    Posted by: Jamie | February 5, 2008 8:11 PM

  159. Sheila...I was impressed too, until I thought of these two words: Reni Liefenstahl

    She was the greatest propagandist of all time. She just had the bad fortune to get stuck with the Hitler account.

    Posted by: LardassLiberal Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:12 PM

  160. I second that dnd. A prayer is probably in order.

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:12 PM

  161. She'd hold up a photo, and say. ( in a ny minute...)
    "Carl (rove) you're out!

    Posted by: EmptyTalkingBigHead | February 5, 2008 8:12 PM

  162. "teddy you're out!"

    you ave lost focus, no, you have lost your mind. see ya

    Posted by: EmptyTalkingBigHead | February 5, 2008 8:14 PM

  163. "

    Tenn. in the Clinton column

    Posted by: Katherine Graham Cracker | February 5, 2008 8:08 PM


    huh?

    Posted by: Brian In NYC Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:14 PM

  164. If Hillary can't stand the heat, she should get back in the kitchen.

    (OK, that was sexist but how often does such an opportunity arise in presidential politics?)

    Posted by: nash Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:15 PM

  165. Lardass,

    I must say, I have more than I little admiration for Leventhal. I was a Film DOC Major. Her work was brilliant, beautiful, dramatic, perfectly shot.

    Too bad it was all for such a monster.

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:15 PM

  166. Hey Obama Mama!

    Hold it down for me. I have to speak at Kansas State this evening, but I'll be back to read your Obama comments!

    Go Obama!

    Posted by: alpha1906 Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:16 PM

  167. MO has a decided mean streak. She managed to wiggle her way out of one of her remarks, but that mouth could get her above it all bliss of a husband in trouble. She has the potential of becoming a Barbara Bush

    Posted by: Jamie | February 5, 2008 8:16 PM

  168. Lard,
    Yeah, that Tyra Banks vid is pretty good satire. pee yer pants funny ;-0

    Posted by: dnd | February 5, 2008 8:16 PM

  169. dnd

    Sorry for the typos...my finger are greasy from the chips...

    Here is a glimpse of the Organs

    http://www.pbase.com/merriwolf/image/57449083

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:16 PM

  170. Nash,

    YOu just can't say that when Clinton already said she wasn't one of those women!

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:17 PM

  171. Obama took Georgia.

    This is not as satisfying as when Sherman took Georgia, but it will do.

    Posted by: nash Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:17 PM

  172. Ok, KC, you got tenn.

    Posted by: Brian In NYC Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:17 PM

  173. alpha1906! I'm right here! Come on back!

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:18 PM

  174. Sheila: If Hillary wins, I want to see Bill baking cookies and serving tea.

    Posted by: nash Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:18 PM

  175. Jamie

    I do agree with you about MO...the press does play her an innocent, but she knows "Chicago Politics."

    Posted by: Blonde wino Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:18 PM

  176. I woke up. sh*t... I've decided to vote republican if Hillary loses, just to say "f*ck this whole attempt of a talk show black-dali-lama trying to choose the next president of the US.

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:18 PM

  177. Ok, anyone willing to take a shot at what California does? I say Barack by 3 points.

    Posted by: Brian In NYC Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:18 PM

  178. Obama Wins Illinois, Georgia; Clinton Takes Oklahoma, Tennessee
    Bloomberg - 7 minutes ago
    Fox News also projected Clinton the winner in Tennessee. The states were among the first to close their polls in the 22-state round of Democratic voting ...

    Posted by: Katherine Graham Cracker | February 5, 2008 8:19 PM

  179. Did Obama dream up the whole Obama "girl" thing or was that his campaign manager?

    Anyone see the Huckabee girl ? her t -shirt says "huck me"

    Posted by: EmptyTalkingBigHead | February 5, 2008 8:20 PM

  180. I watched the Yes We Can video. Somebody called it a *noisy mess* in the comments. I kinda agree.

    Posted by: Corey Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:20 PM

  181. Brian, you say Obama? What a surprise.

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:20 PM

  182. Well nash,

    That WOULD Be his job. Fair is fair!

    Posted by: Sheila Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:20 PM

  183. Jamie,
    "MO has a decided mean streak. She managed to wiggle her way out of one of her remarks, but that mouth could get her above it all bliss of a husband in trouble. She has the potential of becoming a Barbara Bush"

    Well if MO works on her mean streak, and seriously commits herself, she has the potential of becoming HRC!

    Posted by: dnd | February 5, 2008 8:21 PM

  184. Brian: I'm with you about California. Barak has the big "Mo." (But he'd better not call his wife that.)

    California: Barak and McCain both win.

    Posted by: nash Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:21 PM

  185. "I woke up. sh*t... I've decided to vote republican if Hillary loses, just to say "f*ck this whole attempt of a talk show black-dali-lama trying to choose the next president of the US.

    Sour grapes and racism in one sentence. Well done Tom.

    Posted by: Brian In NYC Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:22 PM

  186. thank you...

    Posted by: EuroTom Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:22 PM

  187. Craig,
    Couple of good articles on your part the last few days. Washington power plays and Huckster for VP. Oh my what a ram job in West Virgina !!

    Posted by: Ping Pong Author Profile Page | February 5, 2008 8:22 PM

  188. Blonde,
    Wow. The Organs are beautiful.